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Why Joy Is Worth the Risk

November 12, 2026 · 29 min

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What if joy isn’t just something that happens to us, but something we can make room for? Psychologist Kelly McGonigal, author of Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking, explores how appreciating and sharing the good in our lives can bring us closer to one another. Then Arthur C. Brooks, author of From Strength to Strength, considers a related question: How can we find happiness and purpose as our strengths—and our definition of success—change with age? Together, they offer a fresh look at what makes a life feel worthwhile. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

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